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103-year-old Mount Pleasant resident reflects on Michigan life

103-year-old Mount Pleasant resident reflects on Michigan life

Netha Snyder had balloons released on her last birthday equal to her age.
There were 103 of them.

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Michigan unemployment decreased in October

Michigan’s unemployment rate decreased to 15.1 from 15.3 percent in October after a steady three-month increase.

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Diversify economy through higher education, governor says

Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she hopes to diversify Michigan’s economy by removing barriers to higher education to double the number of Michigan college graduates.

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Police now cannot ask minors for breathalyzer tests

Police officers are now required to use observable signs of intoxication or admissions of drinking as the basis for a Minor in Possession citation instead of a breathalyzer.

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The Daily Grind owner opens Tavola Gigi’s Italian restaurant today

The Daily Grind is closed, but Italian restaurant, Tavola Gigi’s restaurant opens today at 437 S. Mission St.

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Local police use online accident report at no cost

Car accidents on S. Mission Street will not end anytime soon.

But obtaining a report is not too difficult these days.

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Gov. Granholm discussing Michigan Promise Thursday at CMU

Gov. Jennifer Granholm will speak from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Thursday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium regarding the status of the Michigan Promise.

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Granholm wants to use Earned Income Tax Credit to fund Michigan Promise

Gov. Jennifer Granholm is advocating for the reinstatement of the Michigan Promise Scholarship and says she knows how to do it.

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